Mairi Panayidi
Thoracic Surgeon - MD, MSc. PhD
Dr. Mairi Panayidi is a Thoracic Surgeon specializing in performing modern thoracic surgeries using the method of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery (VATS – Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery).
Dr. Mairi Panayidi, operating within the framework of modern Thoracic Surgery, performs the full range of surgeries on adults with particular emphasis on patient safety, the smooth conduct of the surgery and the long-term good results.

Education/Academic Experience
MD degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras, where he graduated with honors.
MSc degree from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with honors
PhD degree from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with honors.
Professional Experience
2025-Present: Thoracic Surgeon | German Oncology Center, Limassol, Cyprus
2022 - 2024: Thoracic-Cardiac Surgeon | Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus, Limassol, Cyprus
2020 – 2022 Chief Thoracic-Cardiac Surgeon | Thoracic - Cardiac - Vascular Surgery Clinic, Pagni Hospital, Crete
2016 – 2020 Specialty in Thoracic - Cardiac Surgery | Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic, AHEPA Hospital, Thessaloniki
2013 – 2016 Specialty in Surgery | Surgical Clinic, Patras General Hospital “Agios Andreas”
2012 – 2013 Rural Doctor, Vasilikades – Enosis Regional Clinic, Kefallinia Prefecture
Certification & Courses
CALS -CARDIAC SURGERY AND ICU ADVANCE LIFE SUPPORT
ALS- ADVANCE LIFE SUPPORT
ATLS-ADVANCE TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT
Participation in medical conferences and congresses in Greece and abroad
Publications
PMID: 33189535 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.10.037
PMID: 36057619 PMCID: PMC9440499 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-022-01970-z
Professional Memberships
Member of the European Academy of Thoracic Surgeons - EACTS
Member of the Hellenic Society and Academy of Thoracic Surgeons
Member of the Hellenic Cardiological Society EKE
Member of the Cyprus Society and Academy of Thoracic-Cardiac Surgeons
Member of the Hellenic Medical Association - PIS
Member of the Cyprus Medical Association
